That's not entirely accurate. Last time I emailed Austin he predicted an October/November delivery. Based on their rate of delivery I guessed that January/February was more likely. If it's true that #14 is being delivered in early December then I think that's still possible but it's not something I heard from DE.shay2nak said:
What Happened to Desert European?
I got a phone call from Austin Lewis @ Desert European this morning, telling me that Desert European will not be able to sell Elise until LATE NEXT YEAR, so he would like to pay my deposit back to my credit card.
DOH!!!!
What's wrong with this dealership??
Anyone knows?
Anyone in the same situation??
edit - After reading other members' replies that there are actually people getting the car, I am suspecting if I just misunderstood Austin telling me he will not be able to sell "me" car until late next year. Let me contact Austin for accurate info.
Sorry for those who become worried about their order status, and I will give full apology if all this is due to my misunderstanding.
DOH!!!!
What's wrong with this dealership??
Anyone knows?
Anyone in the same situation??
edit - After reading other members' replies that there are actually people getting the car, I am suspecting if I just misunderstood Austin telling me he will not be able to sell "me" car until late next year. Let me contact Austin for accurate info.
Sorry for those who become worried about their order status, and I will give full apology if all this is due to my misunderstanding.
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I guess we still won't know until a few more people get their cars. Pat was just telling me that it takes almost two weeks just to unload the crates at the ports!andykeck said:That's not entirely accurate. Last time I emailed Austin he predicted an October/November delivery. Based on their rate of delivery I guessed that January/February was more likely. If it's true that #14 is being delivered in early December then I think that's still possible but it's not something I heard from DE.
Chis,ChrisH said:I'm #22. My order is not yet placed. I was told by Austin to expect delivery around April, 2005.
you should call Pat. He was compiling a list for the next 10 orders in mid-September. I was briefly on it, so I would suspect you definitely would be on it. Call him.
They just called me today to offer me a car with ST color and touring/sport/starshield at 10k over
I'm not remotely interested at that premium, but it's interesting that they didn't make any effort to haggle
I'm not remotely interested at that premium, but it's interesting that they didn't make any effort to haggle
damn, 10k over! Someone must of dropped out.grudkin said:They just called me today to offer me a car with ST color and touring/sport/starshield at 10k over
I'm not remotely interested at that premium, but it's interesting that they didn't make any effort to haggle
What # are you and when are you expecting your car?
I got my car!! WOOOHOOO!! More details to come. 
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finally, huh!!! Awesome!!II-soon said:I got my car!! WOOOHOOO!! More details to come.
Actually, this is not entirely true.
You called and specifically wanted your car for June delivery and at MSRP. When i called you back i said that it was not possible to guarantee your requirements and you were absolutely specific about June delivery, so i suggested that we would refund your deposit to which you agreed.
Austin
You called and specifically wanted your car for June delivery and at MSRP. When i called you back i said that it was not possible to guarantee your requirements and you were absolutely specific about June delivery, so i suggested that we would refund your deposit to which you agreed.
Austin
That makes more sense than the original poster's claims. Thanks for clearing that up for us.austinl1 said:Actually, this is not entirely true.
You called and specifically wanted your car for June delivery and at MSRP. When i called you back i said that it was not possible to guarantee your requirements and you were absolutely specific about June delivery, so i suggested that we would refund your deposit to which you agreed.
Austin
Hi Austin,austinl1 said:Actually, this is not entirely true.
You called and specifically wanted your car for June delivery and at MSRP. When i called you back i said that it was not possible to guarantee your requirements and you were absolutely specific about June delivery, so i suggested that we would refund your deposit to which you agreed.
Austin
Who are you and Andy referring to? physi? How are things looking over there? How many more cars are you expecting for the end of the year?
Did you and Pat submit orders 21-30 already? I'm #28 but Pat said I'd be in the first in the batch after this one. But I just learned that all the Laser Blue cars are being built at the end of November. I was wondering if I can make that schedule.
Thanks you very much,
Ara
After reading this thread, I started to get more and more concerned...
I put a $2500 deposit on this car 4/15/04. According to my paperwork from DE (which includes a copy of my receipt), I'm #22 (also?) and when I spoke to the guys at the dealership last month, I was told to expect December/January delivery. Now, either their numbering system is wrong and/or their just f***ing with all of us by making up delivery times to keep stringing us along. Either way, I plan to call on Monday to figure out exactly where I stand.
I put a $2500 deposit on this car 4/15/04. According to my paperwork from DE (which includes a copy of my receipt), I'm #22 (also?) and when I spoke to the guys at the dealership last month, I was told to expect December/January delivery. Now, either their numbering system is wrong and/or their just f***ing with all of us by making up delivery times to keep stringing us along. Either way, I plan to call on Monday to figure out exactly where I stand.
Have you actually ordered your car yet (signed a sales contract with all the specs)? If so, when did you place your order? If you haven't oredered yet, Dec/Jan isn't going to happen. You would have to have had an Oct/Nov build date to get the car in the Dec/Jan timeframe.[email protected] said:After reading this thread, I started to get more and more concerned...
I put a $2500 deposit on this car 4/15/04. According to my paperwork from DE (which includes a copy of my receipt), I'm #22 (also?) and when I spoke to the guys at the dealership last month, I was told to expect December/January delivery. Now, either their numbering system is wrong and/or their just f***ing with all of us by making up delivery times to keep stringing us along. Either way, I plan to call on Monday to figure out exactly where I stand.
I put my deposit down on 4/10/04. How can you be 6 spots ahead of me if you placed your deposit 5 days after me?[email protected] said:After reading this thread, I started to get more and more concerned...
I put a $2500 deposit on this car 4/15/04. According to my paperwork from DE (which includes a copy of my receipt), I'm #22 (also?) and when I spoke to the guys at the dealership last month, I was told to expect December/January delivery. Now, either their numbering system is wrong and/or their just f***ing with all of us by making up delivery times to keep stringing us along. Either way, I plan to call on Monday to figure out exactly where I stand.
From your date I would guess #29 which would be Feb/March 2005 delivery. Hey gang! All 16 of us should meet at the dealer so we can have a town meeting. LOL
That's not such an absurd idea. We could give DE a heads-up, let them know what common questions we all have, give them some time to do some research / make some calls, and meet up there to share information. Then everyone's on the same page.shay2nak said:Hey all 16 of us should meet at the dealer so we can have a town meeting. LOL
That way they're not handling daily calls and having to check-and-get-back and so on.
I'm up for it. When should we do it? Seems like half of the names on the list are low posters. They may not see the date we pick. Although, if we pick a later date, everyone may get a chance to see it and come to an agreement.Ground Loop said:That's not such an absurd idea. We could give DE a heads-up, let them know what common questions we all have, give them some time to do some research / make some calls, and meet up there to share information. Then everyone's on the same page.
That way they're not handling daily calls and having to check-and-get-back and so on.
I'd love to join you for this but it's a hell of a drive. Also, I have no car.shay2nak said:I'm up for it. When should we do it? Seems like half of the names on the list are low posters. They may not see the date we pick. Although, if we pick a later date, everyone may get a chance to see it and come to an agreement.
I'll represent you.andykeck said:I'd love to join you for this but it's a hell of a drive. Also, I have no car.
You just let me know what you want me to ask for you.Just to add more confusion to this mess....
I spoke to Pat yesterday and was told that I have moved up on the "list". He says I am now #19 and should expect Late February, early March delivery. He said deliveries are going MUCH slower than was expected (only 2 or 3 a month so far).
I've decided that in order to maintain my sanity about this process, I have to abandon the idea of the list and just expect to get the car whenever it arrives.
I spoke to Pat yesterday and was told that I have moved up on the "list". He says I am now #19 and should expect Late February, early March delivery. He said deliveries are going MUCH slower than was expected (only 2 or 3 a month so far).
I've decided that in order to maintain my sanity about this process, I have to abandon the idea of the list and just expect to get the car whenever it arrives.
I wonder what number I am these days then? I think I don't really want to know lest blood spurt from my eyes.[email protected] said:Just to add more confusion to this mess....
I spoke to Pat yesterday and was told that I have moved up on the "list". He says I am now #19 and should expect Late February, early March delivery. He said deliveries are going MUCH slower than was expected (only 2 or 3 a month so far).
I've decided that in order to maintain my sanity about this process, I have to abandon the idea of the list and just expect to get the car whenever it arrives.
now you're 10 spots ahead placing a deposit after me. Have you ordered your car already? I'm really confused here. :wallbang:[email protected] said:Just to add more confusion to this mess....
I spoke to Pat yesterday and was told that I have moved up on the "list". He says I am now #19 and should expect Late February, early March delivery. He said deliveries are going MUCH slower than was expected (only 2 or 3 a month so far).
I've decided that in order to maintain my sanity about this process, I have to abandon the idea of the list and just expect to get the car whenever it arrives.
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